Wednesday, December 14, 2005

Laughter Continues to Be the Best Medicine

Last night I couldn't sleep, so I toss and turn and toss and turn. Susan does the old Jackie Gleason attack on Norton (me), "will you knock it off". Soon, we are chatting,laughing, giggling and wondering how we can laugh so hard in the midst of such chaos. No answer to that question, but our spirits have definitely picked up since a few months ago. Our friend, Gail, had lunch with us the other day and called me soon after to say it is obvious Susan and I are more in love now than we ever were. As Susan says, all my hard edges are gone and I'm back to being the nice guy she married (I want to know who she thinks I was all those years in between, as I am sure I was not as bad as she is trying to create). Our spirits are good as we go into the holiday season.

Saw Dr. Rifkin today and all the blood counts are good: white cells, neutrophils, red cells and platelets are all strong. Bone marrow biopsy is scheduled for 12/20--this will be my 4th. I think I also will have a full body bone scan. We asked that the appointment to review all the "numbers" be delayed until after Susan's birthday (12/23) and Christmas--so we will see Dr. Rifkin on December 28 to see where we are after the transplant. Until then, and even after then, regardless of the news, we will be in good cheer and we wish same for you. Happy Holidays, Dan

4 comments:

Brother Ted said...

Wow! You sure know how to bring joy to our hearts and joy to this holiday season. What a great post! Dan and Susan, thanks for all that you give and share with all of us who are tuned into this blog.

To all of the ScooponDan Bloggers: May the joy and peace of the season brighten your lives and heart.

brett said...

What an excellent post! Be careful, you if you ask Susan who she's thought you are all these years you might not like what you hear :) You know what they say about sleeping dogs. I'll see you before I leave for CA on the 23rd.

shawnandjaike said...

I have been off the blog for quite some time. What a wonderful day to tune in and read this entry Dan. Thank you. This has been a year of transition for us. Mom passed away last mont and our brother-in-law last week. We were in Boston last weekend for his service. All of this makes me so very grateful for friends such as you and Susan, laughter, hugs, and small things like smiles from strangers and lunches with girlfriends etc. I try to pay attention to the little everyday joys that come my way and give thanks to God for "getting it". Thank you for your strength and courage and may God Bless you all. Love, Shawn

shawnandjaike said...

I have been off the blog for quite some time. What a wonderful day to tune in and read this entry Dan. Thank you. This has been a year of transition for us. Mom passed away last mont and our brother-in-law last week. We were in Boston last weekend for his service. All of this makes me so very grateful for friends such as you and Susan, laughter, hugs, and small things like smiles from strangers and lunches with girlfriends etc. I try to pay attention to the little everyday joys that come my way and give thanks to God for "getting it". Thank you for your strength and courage and may God Bless you all. Love, Shawn